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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.45, 302.30 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.45, 302.30 and 150.23 is: 225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.45 : 302.30 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.45/302.30 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.45x = 302.30 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.45x = 45,412.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,412.27/201.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.43

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